In the Depression period you cite- the common terms for the three degrees of mental retardation were from mild to severe- Moron, Imbecile, and Idiot. the middle term seems to have faded into disuse- Moron and Idiot are still knock-down parts of common speech. It was held that inbreeding in somewhat...

I recently applied for my daughter to get benefits because of hersevere autism. We contacted a lawyer and explained to him hersituation and he definitely wanted to take her case. That's usuallya good sign, but also if social security tries to deny you theywill do all the appealing and necessary...

Crazy at it sounds, as they lead ( or follow) very protected lives- they may have a long lifespan in captive or semi-captive institutions. Some show very little signs of aging. on the other hand , that is a horrible price to pay for youthful looks! They have nothing to worry about- are unable to...

I have Autism, which does classify as a disability, but mine ismild. If you saw me, you wouldn't think there was anything wrongwith me. I wouldn't be offended if someone asked straight-on, butthat's just me. Some people are offended very easily if you accusedthem of having a disability. You MUST ...

I just agree with it .See because one is handicap it does not mean that he or she cannot be a success full one .If his bodies part are not working then it does not mean he cannot study or do job .If he have self confidence he can do anything .He can be an good example for people and also can be a...

While on a mission, Corporal Jake Sully suffered a spinal injury which paralyzed him from the waist down. Although the injury was operable and correctable, he lacked the funds for the procedure and was confined to a wheelchair.

Am Stella Robeson From London few days ago, so i emailed PROPHETAMEDE about my bad relationship condition, how my lover left me,how he was with another girl, so PROPHET AMEDE told me it wouldtake 3 days to get my boyfriend back, i waited for 3 days,unbelievable my boyfriend came to my house asking...

As wide as a seat on any other kind of chair. They are generally 17" to 26" wide in the USA. They can be custom made in any width you want. The more costly models have titanium frames for less flex and a lot less weight.

Virginia does not have mandated short term disability. If you are looking for a policy with maternity benefits you would need to get the policy through your employer. Many employers allow their employees to pay for 100% of the premium through a payroll deduction. This is your best option.

Generally, at age 2. There is free speech therapy out there until the age of 3; then, free preschool can be offered if the parent requests an IEP through the public school system (to prove disability). I know this because my little grandson is getting this help. Good luck to all.

Having disability can affect participation in sports because you won't be able to move or do much compared to people who are not on disability. But now, there are sports for disability people too, such as wheelchair basketball. People have decided to create a safe, fun sport for the disabled so that...

The definition of disability is vastly expanded in the new amendments added to the original ADA. I have attached a link from Counterpoint, a legal journal, that summarizes the new changes and gives an overview of the implications to employers. The new law removes many of the legal barriers that...

Fewer ends, reduced playing time or two major differences. See the attached link for curling basics. Wheelchair rules are included. (Choose your language, then WCF, then rules on the bottom of the page. Wheelchair rules is section 13.)

You can. There's a provision in the hazmat regulations that allows you to carry a small amount of hazardous material necessary for the operation of the truck without filling out a hazmat bill of lading for it. I wouldn't carry the cylinder in your sidebox, though; if it leaks the propane will go...

It may not be effective in every case, but try this hint sometime: Never discharge your ground transport until you are accomodated by the Sky Cap. A back-up at the check in area backs up the complete terminal. A single vehicle parked for an extended period costs the skycap, the airline and the...

This is similar to teaching a kindergartner or preschooler. Just take everything nice and slow and make sure you start easy using small and big fount words. Also make sure that the words are simple and easy to understand. If the parent starts to understand keep doing the same thing except try a...

Strange body language, lack of affection, etc. may be communicating frustration or just a general sign that something's wrong. Or, speaking in a particularly pleading tone may be implying neediness--constantly trying to spend time with someone, frequent phone calls, etc.

Autism is a spectrum disorder. A few people on the extreme end of the autism scale qualify for SSDI or other governmental programs. The great majority of children or adults with autism spectrum disorder do not receive any support.

I don"t know about this its a delightful , humanized idea even if physically impossible.It sounds like maybe a hallmark production. There was a cartoon film-actually using 3-d animation if one recalls correctly, The Night The Animals Talked, this was written by GianCarlo Menotti (who also composed...

The old man in the wheelchair is Raoul, the other man in contest for Christine's love and the one she ultimately chose. The toy monkey belonged to the Phantom, Raoul never heard it play, however, it is implied from his words when he sees it that Christine told him about it.

I'm not deaf, but I work at a school in Mexico teaching sign language. Most of my students were born deaf, or lost their hearing at a very young age. The way we teach them here is by starting with simple concrete objects. You point at a tree, then show them the sign for tree. Or you point at the...

Have you previously been diagnosed by a Psychiatrist or is this self-diagnosing? If you've been previously diagnosed, you need to speak to the Mental Health offices of the Social Services program in your city or county. They will put you in touch with free or low-cost treatment options and help you...

A wheelchair is basically a chair specially designed for a disabledperson or a physically challenged person who have been paralyzed ora handicapped. It contains wheels that can be controlled by hand incase of manual wheelchair.It has two small-diameter wheels attachedto the front axle, and two large...

A wheelchair makes it possible for people with limited mobility to carry on an active life in and outside the home. The wheelchair can either be manual (the person pushes the wheels and steers) or electric, of which there are many possible maneuvering techniques ranging from finger power buttons to...

You need to earn a certain amount of credits. Usually once you have enough you should start to get a statement every year from Social Security telling you the exact amount of benefits that you would receive if you should become disabled. In this statement it says, "A young person who has worked and...